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V • ; • •». * . ' ' > - • " S E R V I N G T H E C H r t l N O - L A K E S R E G I O N S I N C E 1 8 7 5 ' VOLUME 106 NUMBER 9, 1981 J FRIDAY. AUGUST 28, 1981 *< 1 SECTION 20 PAGES 25 r Elected New ent At McH enty Shores village board of tees unanimously elected Richard erali as president Tuesday night on the motion of trustee Rose Lillegard. Panerali, who had been designated as president pro-tern, replaced David Grimes, elected in 1979, and who resigned Aug. 11. Ms. Lillegard, president prior to Grimes, noted in her nominating speech, "I am confident that the total board will work together as a unit committed to the goals and progress of our community and that of its members. Each will contribute his or her expertise to form a totally knowledgeable working board." The trustee vacancy resulting from Panerali's advancement will not be immediately filled, the board indicated. The reconstituted board appointed three Shores residents, active in village affairs,1 to serve as committee members required for the Step 1 preliminary planning study for regional sewer needs. Panerali appointed Nina Keen, president of the Snores Citizens for Better Government (CBG), as the local government citizens liaison person, and Ray Rigsby and Howard Lexow as citizens representatives for the Facilities Area Planning (FAP) committee. Panerali indicated that organizing and hearing procedures for the grant study were already weeks behind due to inaction after the village and engineers initially received notice of its approval at the federal and state levels. Trustee Donna Tobeck, head of the water and sewer committee, reported that the first meeting with Mayor Joseph Stanek had been friendly, with indications that McHenry city might be cooperative. The study requires participation by McHenry with two committee members and one member from the unincorporated area involved in the FAP. Tobeck also indicated that Baxter and Woodman Engineering, reorge Heck, it they ey couldr April, 1982, deadline for completion of through Vice-President George expressed hope that they could extension if they couldn't make the the preliminary study. A meeting of the water and sewer committee is scheduled for Sept. 2, Tobeck said. Following a troubled discussion involving a questionnaire distributed by the CBG to its membership, the trustees moved to make the questionnaire-ballot available to all voters of the village. Not everyone is a member. Ms. Keen had. advised that the questionnaire asked for citizen opinion on a number of issues regarding roads, facilities, organization, police, and future actions and that to date 60 had been returned and tabulated. It was noted, for instance, that about 56 of the responses had not favored a full time police chief as a priority for the village, Panerali indicated. Trustee Lillegard questioned how much weight the board should put on the responses since, she claimed, the way the questions are posed can affect the answers. She felt people needed more facts and information before they could answer appropriately. Panerali said the board would consider these things (in evaluating the responses.) Ms. Lillegard suggested a town meeting where they could brief the citizens on the village needs and financial conditions. Trustee Charles WertH said he understood that the CBG was looking for a general feeling from the people, that this was not a final thing (like a vote.) Ms. Lillegard continued, saying that the present board had only three months to get their feet on the ground. After they get the information (including the results of an audit being conducted by Lester Witte association, they should call a town meeting. Trustee Martin Koleno added that the questionnaires should go to all the citizens, not only to the citizens' group. Ms. Keen, CBG president, protested that everyone had a chance to join, they had all been called or contacted. She was tired of pleading to be heard To the trustees in general, "You're no better than those who were on tne board before." To conclude the matter, the trustees agreed to make the questionnaires (Continued on page 18) School Systems Renewed Effort To Detach Property From Local Districts Back To School Secretarial skills had their day at West campus when registration was held Tuesday. This was the scene at one registration table early in the afternoon, with a long line of students signing up for classes that start next Monday. The pre-Labor day week will bring back young folks not only In the high school but also in Grade School District 15. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Rule Homicide In Two Tavern Deaths We could see it coming as long ago as early August. Recreational fields that had welcomed softball players all summer were sporting a different kind of athlete. There, with football in hand, youngsters in small numbers were calling the plays, Even in our office there was a hint of things to come. The names of school coaches came into the conversation daily as our sports editor formulated his first plans for the annual Fall Sports supplement. It's a nostalgic, back-home time of year, with the biggest social event nothing more glamorous than the ac­ tivities surrounding homecoming. But what they lack in glamor they more than make up for in excitement, loyalty and a spirit that is not quite the same for any other event. Last week Wednesday's Back to School supplement carried information today's teens and pre-teens need to know as they start another year in the classroom. But if Grandpas and Grandmas missed the 1915 Rules for School Teachers, they also missed a chuckle. Prohibitions included not loitering downtown in any of the ice cream stores; not smoking cigarettes; and not dressing in bright colors. And ladies ~ who made up almost the entire teaching profession - had to wear at least two petticoats. 1 These may not have been a deterrent in 1915, but there were others that must have raised a few teachers' tempers even 66 years ago. Starting the schoolroom fire at 7 a.m., cleaning the blackboards at least once a day, and scrubbing the floor at least once a week with hot, soapy water - these had to (Continued on page 18) SHAW MKXA NEWS SERVICE A coroner's jury returned a verdict of "homicide" at an inquest Tuesday night concerning the shooting deaths of two people in a Lakemoor tavern in early June of this year. McHenry County Coroner Alvin Querhammer conducted the inquest into the deaths of 37-year-old Ronald P. Scharff and Patricia A. Freeman, 32, both of McHenry. Scharff, owner-operator of the P.M Pub, on Route 120 in Lakemoor, and Ms. Freeman, a newly-hired bartender, were found dead June 2 in a living room adjoining the tavern. Both had gunshot wounds in the chest area, according to Chief Deputy Sheriff George Hendle, who is in charge of the sheriff's detective division. Hendle said robbery could be ruled out as a motive for the crime because a substantial amount of money was discovered at the death scene. The jury heard testimony from Sgt. Larry Macheroux of the sheriff's detective division, Scharff's widow, Kathleen, and Ms. Freeman's two nieces, who discovered the bodies in the P.M. Pub. The nieces went to find Ms. Freeman because she hadn't returned home from work the previous night. The jury termed both deaths as homicides by an unknown assailant, ruling the two died of gunshot wounds prior to 10 a.m. June 2. The inquest, conducted in the McHenry County courthouse, had been delayed until Tuesday because the coroner's office was awaiting a pathology report. The double homicide remains under investigation by sheriff's detectives, however, no arrests have been made. ^ ^heposaiW* detachment of a portion of Fox River Shores subdivision at Island Lake from McHenry School Districts 15 and 156 will be discussed at a meeting scheduled for Sept. 2 in the Wauconda high school. The invitation, from the Wauconda school board, was read to members of McHenry Elementary District 15 which met locally Tuesday night. Others invited to the meeting include mayors, township officials and members of county boards of school trustees. The subdivision, which has not had a sizeable development to date, has more than 20 families that would be affected by the change. A spokesman for District 15 estimated that the number of children involved may run as high as 100. A survey made in the past in that area indicated the majority of families . chose at that time to remain in the McHenry school districts. Mrs. Nancy Giovannoni appeared as special guest of Tuesday evening's education meeting to discuss with the McHenry board the Illinois Association of School Board's role and responsibility in the state legislature process. District 15 members have expressed disappointment recently over leadership given towar# state aid reform and equity. Mrs. Giovannoni, who is the Kishwaukee division board member for the IASB board of directors, urged members to be represented at meetings where pressure can be placed on those who can remedy the situation. District 15 board president, Gary Lockwood, in expressing his disappointment over the state aid formula for elementary schools, voiced his opinion that the district may pull out (of membership) if there are no benefits to be derived. After some discussion, the board gave its okay to grant a slope easement requested for construction of the new K- Mart store near Parkland school, at the intersection of Ringwood road and Rt. 120. This action hinges on approval by the district's lawyer following review of the plans and a change in language affecting the problem of drainage. Jacobs-Kohn & Company, attorney for K-Mart development, agreed to pay the school district's legal fees in connection with the easement. Approval was given to the Statement of Educational Expectations and 1981- (Continued on page 18) Hospital Slates Blood Drive Monday, Aug. 31, McHenry hospital will be the site for the Aurora Blood Bank Blood drive, from 2 to 6 p.m. This lelp ugl of hospital employees anc vital service will help to fill t!i< need for blood through the e urgent tion the interested public. The board room on the lower level of the hospital will be the location of the Blood drive, and may be easily reached through the building's main entrance off Waukegan road. A staff security guard will be available to give additional directions. The need for all types of blood is always acute, but is particularly high during the summer months due to an increase in outdoor accidents and injuries. Most people are suitable lates as blood donors, unless they are pregnant, anemic, or have hign candidates as blood donors, unless th bl pressure. Entertain At Valley Hi Hold Man In Stabbing A Wonder Lake man was "held in custody Thursday in McHenry county Jail after a stabbing incident Wed­ nesday night in which three persons were injured. Twenty-year-old Joseph E. Smola of 3011 Michael street is held on $7,000 bond after being arrested by McHenry county sheriff's police on charges of aggravated battery and resisting arrest. A court hearing is scheduled Sept. 2. The arrest stemmed from an in­ vestigation into the stabbing at about 10:40 p.m. at the Michael street ad­ dress, where reportedly a fight had occurred. Police said 25-year-old Eugene D. Smola of 1127 Cherry street, Wonder Lake, was stabbed in the-chest, arm and leg, and was taken by Wonder Lake Rescue squad to McHenry hospital for treatment. Also injured in the incident were 22-year-old Dino Smola of Michael street, and a male juvenile, who were treated for their injuries at the scene and released. * INVESTIGATE VANDALISM Sheriff's police on Wednesday night investigated vandalism at the East­ wood Manor Water Co., Country Lane and Clover, where sometime during the day a board securing the window had been removed to gain entry and an old pump was turned on, which pumped rusty water into the system. * Members of the McHenry Rotary club and staff members of the Valley Hi nursing home prepare chicken lunches for the residents at the annual Valley Hi picnic, sponsored by the Rotary. More photos and information appear on Page 19 of this issue. STAFF PHOTO-ANTHONY OLIVER United Way Crusaders Plan '81-82 Fund Dr ive Rage 4 FREE ' TV Guide In Today's Edition Form Rescue Squad Auxiliary At Johnsburg Page 19